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Meaning of 'snug' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Snug [ n.]
- Same as Lug, n., 3.
2 . Snug [ superl.]
- Close and warm; as, an infant lies snug.
- Close; concealed; not exposed to notice.
- Compact, convenient, and comfortable; as, a snug farm, house, or property.
3 . Snug [ v. i.]
- To lie close; to snuggle; to snudge; -- often with up, or together; as, a child snugs up to its mother.
4 . Snug [ v. t.]
- To place snugly.
- To rub, as twine or rope, so as to make it smooth and improve the finish.

Meaning of 'snug' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . snug [ s]
Meaning (1):
- fitting closely but comfortably
Example in sentence:
  • a close fit
Meaning (2):
- enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
Example in sentence:
  • a cozy nook near the fire;
  • a snug little apartment;
  • snug in bed
Meaning (3):
- offering safety; well protected or concealed
Example in sentence:
  • a snug harbor;
  • a snug hideout
Meaning (4):
- well and tightly constructed
Example in sentence:
  • a snug house;
  • a snug little sailboat

Nearby Words:

snub snub-nosed snubbed snubbing snudge snuff snuffbox snuffed snuffer snuffers

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